Tokenism Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Tokenism [toh-kuh-niz-uhm]

NOUN

The practice of making only a symbolic effort.
An action that is just done to show some intention or to impress a particular type of person.
Any legislation or administration that requires minimum compliance with rules.

Example

"The admission of one girl in the committee is merely a tokenism."

"The inclusion of the bisexual applicant in the list of selected applicants is merely a tokenism and not a merit-based decision."

Synonyms

Duplicity, Hypocrisy, Lie, Insincerity, Jive, Sham, Unctuousness

Antonyms